Valentine said the sordid accusations were a sad way to begin a new school year.

The Flagler County Sheriff's Office said Wolfe allegedly had sexual intercourse and oral sex with a 16-year-old girl in 2010 and 2011. The investigation began Wednesday when the teen victim reported to officers that she had been sexually assaulted on several occasions.

Valentine said she was surprised by the allegations.

"I pulled the employee file -- two background checks that were fine, evaluations were good. People seem to like him," she said.

The girl told detectives that in one incident, Wolfe gave her alcohol and an unknown narcotic to get her to relax because she was uneasy being in Wolfe's home, authorities said.

The girl said she felt compelled to engage in the sex because of Wolfe's position as a teacher and coach.

The district suspended Wolfe without pay, in compliance with the district's contract with its teachers and coaches.

On Tuesday, the school board will have the suspension on its agenda.

"Students are our first priority and we do everything in our power to make sure they are safe and secure," Valentine said.

Valentine said students who are victims should never suffer in silence.

"There are so many adults in the building that we encourage students to come forward if there's anything going on," Valentine said.

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